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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071440066 · 05/15/2007 · RTI Materials

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John D Ramming
Operator
RTI Materials
Mine
4104426

Narrative

EE was shoveling material. When he raised up and rotated with his back to empty the shovel full of material, he felt a ""pop"" in his lower back. Poor body mechanics was a contributor to the injury. More ergonomic training would be beneficial. No rules or regs were broken; no PPE issues were involved and there were no equipment issues. No lost time, just minor restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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